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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,455.21, 21,322.16 and 10,083.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,455.21, 21,322.16 and 10,083.97 is: 13,911.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,455.21 : 21,322.16 = 10,083.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,455.21/21,322.16 = 10,083.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,455.21x = 21,322.16 × 10,083.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,455.21x = 215,012,021.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,012,021.78/15,455.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,911.94

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